An Educator Learning Community, or ELC, is a group of educators that meets regularly to learn together around a shared topic or purpose. Regardless of the topic, there are generally two overarching goals in an ELC: 1) to increase the skills and knowledge of participants through collaborative study and professional dialogue, and 2) to support the educational aspirations, achievement, and success of students through stronger mentoring, leadership and teaching.
Once an ELC group is formed, it is a “closed” group, thus allowing participants to form a safe community in which they can learn with and from one another. Space is limited; register early.
Register by January 16th to get a physical copy of the book.
When: Wednesdays from 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Where: Zoom and in FH 355
Schedule: Biweekly starting as early as January 21, 2026
Facilitator: Vanessa Steele, M.A.
In this educator learning community,we will read the book, The Opposite ofCheating and discuss not only why and how students cheat, but also how we as educators can create a culture of integrity and trust in the classroom that takes into account the realities of Generative AI and maximize student learning.
The Opposite of Cheating aims to confront the constant conflict that faculty face between teaching students and policing – or monitoring – their progress by offering “a positive, forward-thinking, research-backed vision for what classroom integrity can look like in the GenAI era, both in cyberspace and on campus." Every two weeks we will read a chapter and discuss what it says and how it might apply within our courses and on our campus.
When: TBD
Where: Zoom and in FH 355
Schedule: TBD
Facilitator: Denice Robertson, Ph.D.
Register by January 16th to receive a physical copy of the book!
Join us to explore how AI is reshaping the classroom—and what it means for you.
Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming to education—it’s already here, fundamentally changing how students create, learn, and think. But how do we move beyond the anxiety and harness AI as a transformative teaching tool? In our Educator Learning Community, we’ll tackle the questions that matter most: How can we reimagine assignments and assessments in an AI world? What does academic integrity look like now? How do we balance innovation with ethical and environmental concerns? Together, we’ll explore practical strategies for integrating AI into our teaching—from interactive learning techniques and simulations to customized bots and advanced research tools.
Drawing on José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson’s research backed insights, we’ll move past the hype to discover what AI can actually accomplish in our classrooms. More importantly, we’ll share experiences, debate solutions, and build confidence navigating this seismic shift together. This is your opportunity to engage with colleagues and collectively prepare for an AI-integrated future in education.
